Cullisia Cabin

Choose our Cullisia rental cabin for your Smoky Mountains getaway and step back in time to the late 19th century.

The Cullisia cabin was originally constructed in the Laurel community near Marshall, North Carolina around 1892. The LL Merchants Company out of Asheville and the Presbyterians hired Jim Leake and Lump Norton to build the cabin for use as a mission and a doctor's office. All the logs were hand hewn.

To move the cabin, the logs were numbered and taken down one by one. In 2012 we rebuilt the cabin beside a mountain creek on East Cullisia Road in the Alarka community near Bryson City, NC.

We used reclaimed materials for the floor, walls and exterior gable ends. All of the logs and much of the inside paneling is native American Chestnut.

Most of the furniture is hand-made from reclaimed materials, using such old time techniques as mortise and tenoning. The heart pine bead board used in the downstairs bedroom was reclaimed from a one-room schoolhouse in Bryson City.

Rest assured, Cullisia features countless improvements over the original cabin with it's more primitive 'comforts'. The cabin has all the features and amenities for today's lifestyles while preserving the nostalgia of a 19th century mountain homestead.

Cabin Amenities:
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Creek Frontage
10 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
Sleeps 4
Motorcycle Friendly
Wifi
Fire Pit
Charcoal Grill
Large Covered Porch
No Smoking
Central A/C
Gas Fireplace
TV -
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Private

Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental

Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm but may require extra caution while driving.
Vehicle Requirements:

Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:

Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance


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Vacation Rental Reviews

• Real Deal Wood Appeal

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2024

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  a guest from Gaston, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Gorgeous cozy log cabin,everything as described.Beautiful property with stream. Managers instructions and information were precise and timely.

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• A dream little cabin

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  Hilary W from St Mary's , Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  Our family had such a wonderful time in this cabin! It was well equipped, spotless and so relaxing.

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• Historical and charming

  Stayed 8 days ending in September, 2023

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  Linda G from Land O' Lakes, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our time at Cullisia. The beds were comfy and the woodwork in the cabin was beautiful. Bathrooms were good. The kitchen had some areas of need. There was grease dripping down on the stove top from the vents and a couple of burners did not work properly. The frig did not have any door shelf covers and the ice cube holder was broken.

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• Wonderful and Relaxing Weekend Get-a-Way

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2023

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  a guest from Raleigh, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  We loved staying in the Cullisia Cabin. Charming and comfortable. We were able to open the windows and just listen to the peace the running water outside brought. It was a perfect get-a-way from the city. The cabin had all of the modern amenities we needed without compromising the absolutely charming cabin feel. It is conveniently located to everything in the area we wanted, but also gave us the peace and quiet we were looking for. This is a great place to bring your family or significant other. We will definitely be back!

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• Cozy!

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2023

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  DEANNA R from NORTH WILKESBORO, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was perfect! Cozy cabin with stream on property. We absolutely loved our stay!

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• Great Vacation Stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2022

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  Whitney J from Lewisville, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  The Vacation rental was amazing!

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• Beautiful Cabin in the Woods

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2022

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  a guest from Hiawatha, KS recommends this vacation rental

  We truly enjoyed our stay in your cabin! The only problem we had was that the fireplace did not work the first night of our stay, which was disappointing. They did come and fix the fireplace tge very next morning however. Lovely home, lovely setting, and easy rental process!

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• Trip to the past

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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  Tammy J from Dandridge, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Quiet and tranquil this cabin is a step through time. Great detail was taken in this cabin. My favorite thing was the front porch and the water wheel.

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• Serenity

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2022

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  Steve K from York, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Second time staying here. So peaceful and cozy. Looking forward to our Oct stay.

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• Wonderful Mountainside Retreat in Cullisia Cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  Kathy K from Canton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time staying in Cullisia Cabin and working with your team as well. We know the owner has a passion for his craft and we felt as if we were in his home. We will be coming back as it was so comfortable and the perfect retreat.
  
  I had actually found the cabin online a couple of years ago and was finally able to get there, I don't know what took me so long! It is close to so many activities, Bryson City is just terrific and small.
  
  Thank you for a wonderful and peaceful stay, and yes secluded! It is so quiet all we heard was the creek and breeze in the trees. Anxiously planning our next excursion.
  
  Thank you and many blessings to you all,
  Kathy and Mark

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• Summer Bryson City

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Pinellas Park, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful Cabin in the Mountains.
  Exactly as advertised.
  

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• Serenity

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2022

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  Steve K from York, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  It was the perfect location and just what we were looking for in a relaxing weekend.

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• Charming cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from ORANGEBURG, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Efficient use of limited space. The living and dining area spacious enough for 4. We did a lot of cooking and found the kitchen to be adequate. Upstairs bath a little tight.Loved the porch swing and sound of the creek. No propane in tank so the fireplace was not usable. Nice privacy.

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• Perfect Getaway!

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2022

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  Cheryl M from BOONEVILLE, MS recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the cabin! The only thing I can complain about is the gas logs would never come on. That’s why I can only give 4 stars for general because after fly fishing in the cold water, I’d love to have come back and sit by the fire! We called and they said that it was probably too hot but it was 50 degrees so I’m not sure. I also wish there were measuring cups in the kitchen drawers but it didn’t keep us from cooking!
  The creek is beautiful! We grilled and built a fire! The cabin though is so cozy and secluded! It was perfect!

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• Weekend in the mountains

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from Hoschton, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing and relaxing birthday weekend.

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• wonderful

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2022

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  Lee E from Maryville, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  we could not have asked for a more perfect rental! the ONLY issue we had was not knowing what the cleaning products by the kitchen sink were for...and that is in no way a complaint!
  

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